Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKerbed platform cairn with central mound and adjacent stone alignment 1.42km NW of Tresellern Farm

Kerbed platform cairn with central mound and adjacent stone alignment 1.42km NW of Tresellern Farm

England
List entry 1012236
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Kerbed platform cairn with central mound and adjacent stone alignment 1.42km NW of Tresellern Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. The site comprises a kerbed platform supporting a central mound, alongside an associated stone alignment, representing a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period. The kerbed construction and platform arrangement indicate careful mortuary planning typical of later Bronze Age practices, whilst the adjacent alignment suggests ritual or ceremonial function beyond simple burial. The monument remains largely in situ, providing archaeological evidence for prehistoric funerary and potentially ceremonial activity in this part of Cornwall.

Kerbed platform cairn with central mound and adjacent stone alignment 1.42km NW of Tresellern Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kerbed platform cairn with central mound and adjacent stone alignment 1.42km NW of Tresellern Farm?

Kerbed platform cairn with central mound and adjacent stone alignment 1.42km NW of Tresellern Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012236.

Who is responsible for protecting Kerbed platform cairn with central mound and adjacent stone alignment 1.42km NW of Tresellern Farm?

Kerbed platform cairn with central mound and adjacent stone alignment 1.42km NW of Tresellern Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1012236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kerbed platform cairn with central mound and adjacent stone alignment 1.42km NW of Tresellern Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle village 330yds (300m) W of West Northwood Farm (8.6 km), The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (8.9 km), Medieval wayside cross at Redgate (9 km).

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